Rex Ellis Allen

Rex Ellis Allen obituary

Rex Ellis Allen

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Rex Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lewis Funeral Chapel - Fort Smith on Sep. 22, 2025.

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Rex Ellis Allen, 65, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at a local hospital. He was born on March 11, 1960 in Van Buren, Arkansas to the late Harold and Virgina (Moore) Allen. Rex was a member of the 1978 graduating class of Mountainburg High School. Rex was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Preston; and a son, Brian. He is survived by his wife Janie of the home; his children, Rex, Christian, Steven, Jennie, and Rita; brothers, Dale and wife Chantal, Justin and wife Jo; nine grand children; three great-grandchildren; as well as two nieces and two nephews.

A memorial service will be held 10:00a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Pigeon Creek Free Will Baptist Church in Mountainburg, Arkansas.

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Pigeon Creek Freewill Baptist Church

1421 Pigeon Creek Rd, Mountainburg, AR 72946

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